Kyle Troutman
Crane woman charged for arson at pair of Barry County properties
A Crane woman is charged with eight felonies after allegedly setting fires at two properties near Crane in Barry County.
Bringing it home: Cassville Democrat wins Gold Cup from Missouri Press
The Cassville Democrat newspaper is once again the best small weekly newspaper in Missouri, accepting its seventh Gold Cup in 10 years on Saturday in Springfield. Kyle Troutman, owner and publisher of the Democrat, said hearing the paper’s name announced as Gold Cup winner was a powerful moment.
Won’t you be my neighbor? Cassville recognizes Good Neighbor Week
When: Sept. 28 to Oct.
Purdy Council delays water bill action
The Purdy City Council opted to delay tightening the screws on water and sewer customers behind on their bills one more month. During the September council meeting, Clerk Katy Prock reported no significant changes or confrontations stemmed from the August decision to crack down on approximately 70 utility customers who have run up close to $12,000 in unpaid bills.
Lady Wildcats softball ready for conference clashes
With a district trophy in tow, the Cassville softball team is working its way through this season with solid pitching, and the Lady Wildcats have five Big 8 bouts left before the postseason comes calling. Jordan Savage, Cassville softball coach, said the Lady Wildcats (10-8) have had a good season, despite letting a few games go to their opponents.
Nickle recognized by Mighty Mites for 20 years of photography
Chuck Nickle, of Butterfield, was recognized on Friday at halftime of the Cassville-Lamar football game for his 20 years of photography services for the Cassville Mighty Mite program. Fourth-grade cheer coach
Mark Allen Arnold
Mark Allen Arnold, 47, of Cassville, Mo., passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Joplin in Joplin, Mo. He was born April 5, 1977, in Cassville, Mo., the son of Marvin Dean Arnold, Sr., and Imogene (Morgan) Arnold, who preceded him in death.
Leslie Blaine “Les” Hickman
Leslie Blaine “Les” Hickman, 73, of Wheaton, Mo. died Wednesday, September 18, 2024.
Dawna Lee (Horner) Womack
Dawna Lee (Horner) Womack was born in Cassville, Missouri on May 18, 1930, to C. Lucien and Nina Horner.
Xe Vue
Xe Vue, 81, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at her home in Stark City, Mo. Xe was born November 13, 1942, in Phou Khe, Laos to her parents Txiab Leej Vwj , Ntxoov Yaj.
